Local Ordinances

Local ordinances are the laws and regulations that are enacted by city, county, or municipal governments to supplement or modify state landlord-tenant laws. These ordinances may provide additional protections or requirements for renters in specific communities, such as:

-Rent control and stabilization measures that limit the amount and frequency of rent increases.

-Just cause eviction protections that require landlords to have a valid reason for terminating a tenancy.

-Anti-discrimination ordinances that prohibit discrimination based on additional protected classes, such as source of income or sexual orientation.

-Habitability and property maintenance standards that set minimum requirements for the condition and upkeep of rental properties.

-Tenant relocation assistance programs that provide financial or other support to renters who are displaced by evictions, renovations, or other causes.

-Local ordinances can vary widely by jurisdiction and may have specific eligibility criteria, procedures, and enforcement mechanisms. 

Tenants should familiarize themselves with any applicable local ordinances and contact their local government agencies or tenant organizations for more information and assistance. In case of conflicts between state and local laws, the law that provides the most protection to tenants typically prevails.